MiniMed Programme

Medical Poland MiniMed Programme is an intensive practical 3 full days' experience of the medical profession and medical education, providing an opportunity to shadow doctors, observe real-life clinical situations, medical simulation, anatomy, laboratory work and mentoring. This hands-on and at times intense programme introduces participants to the complex challenges of life in the medical profession and various medical programmes delivered in English at Polish universities.
Medical Poland runs these unique MiniMed Summer Programmes for students, held once a year. Small groups of 6-12 students are mentored and given the opportunity to experience various practical, real-life scenarios. There are a limited number of places available.

Date: 09.07.2024 - 13.07.2024 - (direct flights to/from & more flight connections)

Early Bird Cost: 390 EUR MiniMed Registration Fee (1) + 900 EUR MiniMed Programme Fee (2)

(1) Payable with the application, no later than 10 May

(2) Payable by 30 May

Regular Cost: 390 EUR MiniMed Registration Fee (1) + 1060 EUR MiniMed Programme Fee (2)

(1) Payable with the application, no later than 30 May

(2) Payable by 30 May

All parts of the programme are delivered by professionals who are leading experts in their respective fields of expertise:

A) Medical University Experience

Learning sessions of medical simulation, tours of the university facilities and the social programmes all help in understanding the nature of studying medical programmes and the challenges and benefits of studying abroad. It also provides an opportunity to experience the traditional Polish cuisine and culture.

• Anatomy (introduction; body position, skeletal, cardiovascular and nervous systems; practicals: five dissection tables exhibiting isolated organs and systems; quiz).
• Biochemistry (each student performs lab tests (with analytical chemistry significance), reactions, which are characteristic of amino acids included in proteins of the human body, reactions related to carbohydrates; determination of the concentration of proteins using spectrophotometric methods).
• Biology (cell culture engineering theory and practical lab work: cell culture techniques and methods for passaging, freezing, and thawing cultured cells).
• Simulation Centre (fidelity in simulation; a simulation session: diagnosis of myocardial infarction (heart attack) emergency response, prehospital treatment, safe transfer and performing a PCI angioplasty).

B) Clinical Experience

Shadowing a doctor in a working hospital and watching live procedures coupled with various hands-on learning sessions in a clinical environment. It provides an opportunity to understand the broad scope of the medical profession.

• Hospital experience with the renowned prof. Arkadiusz Jawien (operating theatre code of conduct, practical experience in a working hospital & operating theatre environment: hand scrubbing, surgical instruments; hybrid room and digital tools for vascular procedure preparation)

C) Social Programme

Studying in Poland offers a unique international experience that improves interpersonal and intercultural skills and broadens cultural horizons. Students tour Bydgoszcz (the eighth largest Polish city) and enjoy some of its attractions, get to sample the traditional and everyday Polish cuisine and learn basic words in Polish.

D) 24-month access to Medical Poland Human Anatomy & Physiology Programme content

Stay: Location, Accommodation, Travel, Insurance, Meals:

• Location: Bydgoszcz, Poland; Collegium Medicum of Nicolaus Copernicus University, a university teaching hospital
• Accommodation: student halls of residence on campus: Academic House No. 1, al. Powstańców Wielkopolskich 44, 24/7, secured and monitored, reception area (individual rooms; WiFi)
  Recommended hotels with a Medical Poland discount for parents/guardians
• Dedicated 24/7 Medical Poland MiniMed Programme Guardian
• Flights not included. Direct flights Dublin - Bydgoszcz (Ryanair) or London Stansted - Bydgoszcz (Ryanair)
• Airport transfers in Bydgoszcz provided by Medical Poland
• 3 meals a day provided (Tue-Sat) by Medical Poland
• Medical white coat and student liability insurance provided by Medical Poland

Eligibility:

To participate, students must be aged 16+ on the program start date. They should be prepared to participate in a practical anatomy class in the dissecting room, which will involve being exposed to a cadaver.
Students aged under 18 at the time of application must also have the written consent of their parent or legal guardian.

On successful completion of the programme, students will be provided with an official Certificate of Attendance, summarising the programme content and the student's involvement. Reference letters can also be issued upon request.

Application & Taking part

Apply by emailing education@medicalpoland.ie and include:

Programme:

Wednesday 5th July
9:00 am – 9:45 am Welcome meeting with prof. Jawień
9:45 am - 10:15 Surgery lecture (prof. Jawień)
10:15 am – 11:00 am Campus tour (office)
12:00 - 13:30 pm Lunch
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Biology

Thursday 6th July
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Biochemistry
12:00 - 1:30 pm Lunch
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Anatomy

Friday 7th July
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Simulation Centre (group a + b)
12:00 - 1:30 pm Lunch
2:00 pm Hospital experience in Dr A. Jurasz University Hospital Nr 1 (4 hours)
6:00 pm Official closing ceremony (certificates of completion will be provided during the ceremony)

For Parents / Guardians:

• Hotels:

City Hotel approx. 87 EUR/night regular price (discounted prices for Medical Poland’s Guests)
Hotel Mercure Sepia approx. 56 EUR/night regular price (discounted prices for Medical Poland’s Guests)
Focus Hotel approx. 91 EUR/night regular price (discounted prices for Medical Poland’s Guests)

• University Tour with a university representative
• Bydgoszcz city tour
• Additional Tourist Attractions:

Mill Island - picturesque place; culture, history and education exhibitions
Museum of Soap and Dirt;
Museum of weapons and explosives - Exploseum
Opera Nova- Concert Hall in Bydgoszcz